Iododerma
The Intravenous contrast page has been updated with information about the rare hypersensitivity reaction called iododerma.
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Troponin rise after 30 Km run
The Non ACS causes of elevated troponins has been modified to include additional information about the almost universal finding of elevated hsTroponins following a 30km run in well trained individuals. Klinkenberg, LJ, Luyten, P, van der Linden, N, et al. Cardiac Troponin T and I Release After a 30-km Run. Am J Cardiol 2016 . … Read more
Cervical spine injuries following civilian blast injuries
The Spinal immobilisation page has been updated with information about the rarity of unstable cervical spine injuries following civilian (terrorist) blast injuries. Klein, Y, Arieli, I, Sagiv, S, et al. Cervical spine injuries in civilian victims of explosions: Should cervical collars be used? J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2016;80(6):985-8.
Fish hook removal
The Subcutaneous foreign bodies page has been updated with information about how to remove embedded fish hooks.
Anterior EDH
3 images of an anterior EDH have been added to the Extradural and subdural haematoma page.
Computer assisted ECG diagnosis
The ECG in acute coronary syndromes page has been updated with information about the accuracy of computer assisted ECG diagnosis of STEMI.
Type B periprosthetic femoral fracture image
An Xray image of a Type B periprosthetic femoral fracture has been added to the Assessment of fractures and dislocations page.
Drugs that may increase QTc
The Ventricular arrhythmias page has been updated with additional information about drugs that may increase the QTc. QT interval and drug therapy. BMJ 2016;353
US image of quadriceps rupture
The Soft tissue injuries around the knee page has been updated with an US image demonstrating a complete rupture of the quadriceps tendon.
Direction fixed nystagmus
Details about direction fixed and direction changing nystagmus have been included on the Cerebellar function page.
Vertigo
The Vertigo page has been updated following the recent publication of the following article. Edlow, JA, Newman-Toker, D. Using the Physical Examination to Diagnose Patients with Acute Dizziness and Vertigo. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2016;50(4):617-28.
Primary prevention of stroke
The Cerebrovascular disease page has been updated with additional information about the primary prevention of stroke. Steiger, N, Cifu, AS. Primary prevention of stroke. JAMA 2016;316(6):658-59.
Laryngoscopy quiz
A new quiz on your usual laryngoscopy technique has just been published
Echocardiography table
The table of the relative usefulness of the the various echocardiographic views on the Echocardiography page has been updated.
Suprasternal echocardiography view
The Echocardiography page has been updated with information about the suprasternal view.
UTI in children
The Urinary tract infection in children page has had a few minor modifications.
Breast abscess
The Breast lumps page has been updated with additional information about breast abscesses. Bagenal, J, Bodhinayake, J, Williams, KE. Acute painful breast in a non-lactating woman. BMJ 2016;353:i2646.
Upper GI haemorrhage
The Upper GI haemorrhage page has been revised and updated. Laine, L. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Due to a Peptic Ulcer. N Engl J Med 2016;374(24):2367-76.
Lower GI haemorrhage
The Lower intestinal haemorrhage page has been revised and updated. Strate, LL, Gralnek, IM. ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Patients With Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Am J Gastroenterol 2016;111(4):459-74.
Dislocated lunate relocation technique
The Dislocations around the wrist page has been updated with an improved description of the reduction technique for a lunate dislocation.